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DELTA 1 DEB (07059)
COSPAR: 1973-086BB | Alt Name: deb Delta 98
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 1973
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 0300
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07059
International Designator
1973-086BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:43:11 GMT
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Inclination
102.02°
Right Ascension
312.91°
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Argument of Perigee
244.54°
Period
117.22 min
Mean Motion
12.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 98
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07059U 73086BB 26200.27999397 .00000406 00000+0 38338-2 0 9996
2 07059 102.0157 312.9106 0104361 244.5385 142.1181 12.28477602353342
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Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0913
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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